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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.78, 1,534.72 and 752.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.78, 1,534.72 and 752.95 is: 1,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.78 : 1,534.72 = 752.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.78/1,534.72 = 752.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.78x = 1,534.72 × 752.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.78x = 1,155,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,563.66/1,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.38

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